2627 Enriching the Accessible Classroom Using 3D Printers (Jul. 8, 2026)


2627 Enriching the Accessible Classroom Using 3D Printers (Jul. 8, 2026)


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Braille transcriber and para-educator Steven Bateman launched Voyagers Creations to produce affordable, tactile tools for his blind students. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with him about his custom designs, which include Perkins Brailler key extensions to make typing easier, crayon holders labeled in braille, 3D maps, and other 3D high-contrast and/or tactile models.

2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026)


2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026)


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The Perkins Brailler is getting a digital upgrade that helps blind students transition into STEM careers and access online content. This budget-friendly tool translates mechanical typing into digital text. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kim Charlson and Megan Gagne about how the Braille Bloom brings paper braille into the modern digital age.